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GAO-02-299R 1 (2001-12-18)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadwfz0001 and id is 1 raw text is: I Accountability * Integrity * Reliability United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 B-289534 December 18, 2001 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Chuck Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Bill Thomas Chairman The Honorable Charles B. Rangel Ranking Minority Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Social Security Administration: Revised Medical Criteria for Determination of Disability, Musculoskeletal System and Related Criteria Pursuant to section 801(a) (2) (A) of title 5, United States Code, this is our report on a major rule promulgated by the Social Security Administration (SSA), entitled Revised Medical Criteria for Determination of Disability, Musculoskeletal System and Related Criteria (RIN: 0960-ABO1). We received the rule on December 13, 2001. It was published in the Federal Register as a final rule on November 19, 2001. 66 Fed. Reg. 58010. The final rule revises the criteria in the listing of impairments that SSA uses to evaluate musculoskeletal impairments in adults and children who claim Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits based on disability under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. The revisions reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating musculoskeletal impairments. Enclosed is our assessment of the SSA's compliance with the procedural steps required by section 801(a)(1)(B)(i) through (iv) of title 5 with respect to the rule. Our review indicates that the SSA complied with the applicable requirements. If you have any questions about this report, please contact James W. Vickers, Assistant General Counsel, at (202) 512-8210. The official responsible for GAO evaluation work relating to the subject matter of the rule is Cynthia M. Fagnoni, GAO-02-299R

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